Bitcoin Holds Steady at $104K Amid Fed's Inflation and Growth Forecasts
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Bitcoin Holds Steady at $104K Amid Fed's Inflation and Growth Forecasts

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Summary:

  • Bitcoin price remains stable at $104,000 following the Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged

  • Fed revises GDP growth forecast downward to 1.4% and expects higher inflation for the year

  • Unemployment rate projected to rise to 4.5% this year and through 2026

  • Market watches for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks for further policy clues

Bitcoin Price Stability Amid Fed's Economic Outlook

Bitcoin (BTC) showed little movement, trading just above $104,000, as the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% during its June meeting. This decision was widely anticipated by the market.

Key Takeaways from the Fed Meeting

  • Economic Growth Projections: The Fed revised its GDP growth forecast downward to 1.4% for the year, from the previous 1.7%.
  • Inflation Expectations: Policymakers now expect higher inflation, with Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) and core PCE inflation projected at 3% and 3.1%, respectively.
  • Unemployment Rate: The Fed anticipates the unemployment rate to rise to 4.5% this year and remain at that level through 2026.

Market Reaction

Following the Fed's announcement, Bitcoin's price remained stable at $104,200, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes saw gains. Traders are now looking ahead to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks for further insights into the central bank's monetary policy outlook.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

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